Thanks west basin for all of your detailed information concerning technology and how many different models are available. Im not coping with anything I was just comparing my personal experiences over the years of fishing this great lake. Lake Erie that is. And how NOAA has been a problematic source of keeping the community of fisherman informed of quickly changing weather conditions. I'm not aware of any of the apps or links that have been suggested coming across my vhf ship to shore marine radio. One would think that if a broadcast is going to be public information on updated detailed weather conditions through the means of a marine radio then it should be substantially sound enough to alert mariners in that area of those conditions. When on the water not all boaters are gaureenteed to have a specialized piece of electronic equipment such as a smart phone nor is there a promise of reception to that piece. So to kind of put things into bigger perspective....I had mentioned initially when I joined this forum a few days ago that I had been fishing Lake Erie for 30 years. Yes it is true. My father started a charter business in 1983 and ran it through 2000. We started out of clinton reef marina in port clinton then moved down towards the drawbridge to Brands marina. After many seasons we decided to move to west harbor to midway marina. At one point we had 2 boats running daily 6 pack charters both morning and afternoon trips. I was a graduate of Port clinton high school and then concluded my education at kent state University. After my father's passing at the age of 62 the business was sold. Even after all the memories of my father and our boats I have always chartered with many other captains in the western basin until this season when my family decided they wanted another boat to enjoy this awesome resource that we have so close. So I guess in a way I could say that I am coping with something. So now that I'm back on the big water I have a tendency to think back and say to myself.........yep they missed it again. Started out catching eyes and perch at the ripe age of 10 and nearing my 44 birthday so I guess I might as well keep going!